DIGITAL DESIGNER

Reference number: JR249425
Location: Hybrid working - home and our office at St James Building, Manchester
Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Grade: K4
Salary: £29,620-£33,000
We are looking for a Digital Designer to join our team.

WHAT WE DO

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we’ve helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.
We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT SCHEME

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.
Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend

ROLE SUMMARY

The Digital Designer is a key member of our Learning Design and Development
team, primarily responsible for creating engaging and effective digital assets to
support the development of our e-learning content. This role involves close
collaboration with learning designers and developers to translate educational
concepts into visually compelling and user-friendly experiences across various
platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and Production of Digital Assets: Create and produce a wide range of digital assets for web-based e-learning modules, including graphics, illustrations, and interactive elements.

• Video Content Development: Develop and edit video assets for integration into e-learning content, which includes motion graphics and animations.

• User Interface (UI) Design: Develop and refine user interface (UI) designs for e-learning modules using Figma, ensuring an intuitive and accessible learning experience for all users.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as a Graphic Designer or Junior Digital Designer, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
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WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• A strong portfolio of digital design work demonstrating creativity and technical ability across web, video, and UI design.

• Proficiency in Figma for creating and prototyping intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.

• Experience using video editing and motion graphics software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• A solid understanding of visual design principles, typography, and layout.
• The ability to design engaging visuals specifically tailored for educational and e-learning contexts.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A passion for continuous learning and keeping up to date with trends in digital design, UI/UX, and e-learning.
• (Desirable) Prior experience working in an education, training, or e-learning environment.